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How Sophia Alj moved to innovate informal retail across Africa with Chari.

by Faith James January 7, 2026

by Faith James January 7, 2026

Sophia Alj builds Chari, digitising Africa’s informal retail sector through supply, payments, and financial services. Sophia Alj has emerged as one of North Africa’s notable tech entrepreneurs, co-founding …

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